Guides and Resources
Written by the accounting8 Editorial Team from primary sources: the IRS, state boards of accountancy, the AICPA Code, the SBA, and published marketplace data. Every figure is marked as observed, claimed, or estimated, with the source listed on the page.
Hiring an Accountant
- How to verify a CPA license
The official license lookup in California, Florida, Michigan and Delaware, what the statuses mean, and how to check an Enrolled Agent.
- CPA vs. Enrolled Agent vs. tax preparer
Who is licensed by whom, who can represent you before the IRS, and which one fits your return.
Buying or Selling an Accounting Practice
- What an accounting practice is worth
Sold-transaction medians, broker ranges, what moves the multiple, and an estimator.
- How to sell an accounting practice
Steps, the season, deal structures, the 90-day client-consent rule, §7216, and taxes.
- Accounting practice brokers
The specialist brokers and marketplaces, how their fees work, and broker versus by-owner.
- Who is buying accounting firms
Individual CPAs, local firms, private-equity platforms and roll-ups, and what each pays.